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Canyon County

#8 in Best Counties for Families in Idaho
  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • County in Idaho
  • 4 reviews
    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B-
    2. Housing
      C+
    3. Nightlife
      A-
    4. Good for Families
      B
    5. Diversity
      B+
    6. Jobs
      B+
    7. Weather
      A-
    8. Cost of Living
      C
    9. Health & Fitness
      A-
    10. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    11. Commute
      B-
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    Canyon County is located in Idaho with a population of 212,230. In Canyon County, most residents own their homes. In Canyon County there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families live in Canyon County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Canyon County are above average.
    Population
    212,230

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $159,600
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $846
    National
    $949
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      32%
    • Own
      68%
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    Canyon County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      191.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      2.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      50.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      17.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      503.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,524.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      272
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      16%
    • 10-17 years
      14%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      5%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      13%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      34%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      32%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      15%
      13%

    Working in Canyon County

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $49,143
    National
    $55,322
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      Canyon County Reviews

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      Canyon county is a beautiful place it live. Cities are fast growing, yet slow paced. Although not as diverse as other cities, Canyon County offers a range of unique cultures and experiences. One can undergo a wide array of activities varying from hiking, boating at the lake, fishing, trail walks, to experiencing some of the best food, and shopping. The only change I would like to see is in the school systems. It’s crucial to teach kids to be creative outside-of-the-box thinkers, and over the years I have sadly witnessed many of our creative programs cut due financial problems. Students are missing out on the education they deserve because of inadequate teacher training, budget cuts, and unfortunately votes cut short that are needed to promote schools. Due to this, students are finding it harder to earn money for expensive university costs. These are problems that I believe are extremely important in my community and need to be addressed with care and passion.
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      Canyon county is so family friendly. We love it here! The community is incredibly supportive of one another. We are big supporters or organized sports of all ages and there are so many to choose from here in the valley.
      Years ago this was a wonderful town. The crime rate has jumped (especially car theft and drug use). The job market is lacking, with low paying jobs. Lastly the housing is significantly more expensive than what is affordable compared to wages. The only reason to live here is outdoor life or commuting to Boise for work or school.